Affordable & Income-Based Housing in Bridger

Affordability in Bridger, MT

Bridger is a small community with limited rental housing options. Median rent and median household income figures are not available for this city, but the 1 HUD-assisted property in Bridger offers 18 income-restricted units for residents who qualify.

Safety

According to FBI Crime Data Explorer, the Bridger Police Department reported a violent crime rate of 0 per 100,000 residents in 2024. Note that crime rates are not directly comparable across cities due to differences in reporting practices and population size.

Getting Around Bridger

According to Walk Score, the area around assisted properties in Bridger has a Walk Score of 28 (Car-Dependent) and a Bike Score of 32. No Transit Score is available. Most errands and trips will require a personal vehicle.

Schools

According to NCES Common Core of Data, 3 schools across 1 district serve Bridger, including 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high school. Ratings and programs vary by school, so renters should check the assigned schools for a specific address.

Cost of Renting in Bridger, MT

Bridger is a small rural community with a limited supply of income-based rental housing. Because no median household income figure is available for this area, we cannot provide a local income benchmark, but the properties listed here serve renters who qualify under HUD income limits set for Carbon County.

Lease Lantern tracks 1 HUD-assisted or income-based property in Bridger, covering 18 units. Rent at these properties is calculated as a percentage of your household income, so your actual payment depends on what you earn, not on market rates.

• How rents are set: Eligible renters typically pay no more than 30 percent of their adjusted gross income toward rent and utilities.
• Income limits: Qualification thresholds are based on the Area Median Income (AMI) for Carbon County, published annually by HUD.
• Unit availability: With only 18 income-based units in the city, waitlists are common. Contacting properties directly is the best way to check current openings.

Flood and Environmental Exposure

The one HUD-assisted property in Bridger has been mapped for flood zones, but none of its units fall within a high-risk flood area, according to flood mapping data.